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“The Bautista case serves as a stark reminder of the far-reaching consequences of corruption and the importance of upholding the rule of law”
Bautista awarded a $199 million contract to Smartmatic, a company that provided 94,000 voting machines. Money laundering: Bautista and the co-accused face charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering and international laundering of monetary instruments.Foreign Corrupt Practices Act: The FCPA prohibits US citizens and businesses from bribing foreign officials to obtain or retain business. Bautista and the executives are charged under this act.
Philippine Plunder Law : Bautista could face plunder charges if the total value of ill-gotten wealth exceeds P50 million.Bautista has denied receiving any bribes, maintaining his innocence. This defense aligns with the presumption of innocence principle.The defense may argue the US lacks jurisdiction over a Filipino national for acts committed outside the US. However, the FCPA’s extraterritorial reach and the international cooperation aspect weaken this defense.
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